Saw this on a forum recently and thought I'd share it here:
The Dog’s Diary
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Dinner! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with my people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!
The Cat’s Diary
Day 983 of my captivity.
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.
They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.
The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates my capabilities. However, they merely made condescending comments about
what a “good little hunter” I am. Bastards!
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food.. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of “allergies.” I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow, but at the top of the stairs.
I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released, and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.
The bird must be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now…
Friday, November 30, 2007
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Destination Roads - Beartooth Pass
Beartooth Highway
I WILL be going here!
Region: Southern Montana and Northern Wyoming east of Yellowstone National Park
Length: 64 miles
Endpoints:Red Lodge, MT & Cooke City, MT
Features: A huge plateau above 10,000 feet with alpine lakes, glaciar-carved cirques and fragile tundra
Side Activities: Hiking, fishing, 4-wheeling
Here's a website with more pictures of the area.
I WILL be going here!
Region: Southern Montana and Northern Wyoming east of Yellowstone National Park
Length: 64 miles
Endpoints:Red Lodge, MT & Cooke City, MT
Features: A huge plateau above 10,000 feet with alpine lakes, glaciar-carved cirques and fragile tundra
Side Activities: Hiking, fishing, 4-wheeling
Here's a website with more pictures of the area.
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Regional Champions!
Tonight the C. Milton Wright Varsity Cheerleaders won first place in the Northern Regional Championships! A big CONGRATULATIONS to them! Next stop is the State Finals, on November 13th. Good luck girls!
The team and coaches holding their championship plaque!
There was so much talent there - ALL of the teams were amazing! There were ten schools represented at the competition. The tumbling was fantastic, the dance routines were fun, and the stunts were very impressive! If you haven't seen a cheerleading competition, you might not realize what athletes these cheerleaders are.
I was very glad that I didn't have to be one of the judges and decide who won. There is a whole lot that goes into the scoring of a routine. The number and difficulty of various stunts and tumbling routines is a very big part of it. And there are deductions for all kinds of things, many of them safety related. Dangerous stunts result in big points losses, for obvious reasons. If a cheerleader steps off the mat during the routine, more points deducted. Of course they are also judged on how well they perform something, and a wobble or a dropped stunt costs points. But even things like losing a hair ribbon or bobbie pins on the mat, or wearing jewelry of any kind can mean deductions. In order to be successful, you need a big routine that's worth a lot of points, performed well, with no points lost over the stupid things like forgetting to take off your rings or wristband.
We have been VERY fortunate in coaching we've had, with a special shoutout going to Coach Ali. She has that rare combination of knowledge, experience, creativity, passion, and an incredible ability to relate to and motivate a bunch of teenage girls to work together as a cohesive unit. She truly has been an amazing coach! THANK YOU, COACH ALI!!!
April and her coach Ali
Getting ready!
A big stunt during their routine
April and Krystal afterwards
April and Dad
The team and coaches holding their championship plaque!
There was so much talent there - ALL of the teams were amazing! There were ten schools represented at the competition. The tumbling was fantastic, the dance routines were fun, and the stunts were very impressive! If you haven't seen a cheerleading competition, you might not realize what athletes these cheerleaders are.
I was very glad that I didn't have to be one of the judges and decide who won. There is a whole lot that goes into the scoring of a routine. The number and difficulty of various stunts and tumbling routines is a very big part of it. And there are deductions for all kinds of things, many of them safety related. Dangerous stunts result in big points losses, for obvious reasons. If a cheerleader steps off the mat during the routine, more points deducted. Of course they are also judged on how well they perform something, and a wobble or a dropped stunt costs points. But even things like losing a hair ribbon or bobbie pins on the mat, or wearing jewelry of any kind can mean deductions. In order to be successful, you need a big routine that's worth a lot of points, performed well, with no points lost over the stupid things like forgetting to take off your rings or wristband.
We have been VERY fortunate in coaching we've had, with a special shoutout going to Coach Ali. She has that rare combination of knowledge, experience, creativity, passion, and an incredible ability to relate to and motivate a bunch of teenage girls to work together as a cohesive unit. She truly has been an amazing coach! THANK YOU, COACH ALI!!!
April and her coach Ali
Getting ready!
A big stunt during their routine
April and Krystal afterwards
April and Dad
Monday, November 05, 2007
Seussical the Musical
This past weekend Katie was in her high school's musical production, Seussical the Musical. What a great show! I knew it would be enjoyable, but I had no idea just how talented these young people are! It was very impressive.
Seussical is a compilation of several different Seuss stories, narrated by the Cat in the Hat and focused around Horton the Elephant and the Whos from Whoville. If you ever get a chance to see it in your local community, you should check it out.
Katie in her element!
photo by Dan Sakamoto
Hey cool, look at that!
photo by Dan Sakamoto
Dancing AND being on stage - what could be better??
She's always been so shy...
After the show with some friends
Oh yeah, there were some other kids in the show, too... =]
Here's one of the whole cast during their final bow. What a talented group of performers!
photo by Dan Sakamoto
Shameless plug for Dan Sakamoto, a very passionate and gifted young photographer who took some of the photos above. Check out his website!
Seussical is a compilation of several different Seuss stories, narrated by the Cat in the Hat and focused around Horton the Elephant and the Whos from Whoville. If you ever get a chance to see it in your local community, you should check it out.
Katie in her element!
photo by Dan Sakamoto
Hey cool, look at that!
photo by Dan Sakamoto
Dancing AND being on stage - what could be better??
She's always been so shy...
After the show with some friends
Oh yeah, there were some other kids in the show, too... =]
Here's one of the whole cast during their final bow. What a talented group of performers!
photo by Dan Sakamoto
Shameless plug for Dan Sakamoto, a very passionate and gifted young photographer who took some of the photos above. Check out his website!
Friday, November 02, 2007
Things You Can Learn From a Dog
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
1. When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
2. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
3. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
4. Take naps.
5. Stretch before rising.
6. Run, romp, and play daily.
7. Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
8. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
9. On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
10. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
11. When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
12. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
13. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.
14. Stop when you have had enough.
15. Be loyal.
16. Never pretend to be something you're not.
17. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
18. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
19. Be always grateful for each new day.
Live simply. Love generously.
Care deeply. Speak kindly.
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